Arjuna believes that killing his enemies, even though they are the sons of Dhritarashtra, would only bring sin upon him. He questions the righteousness of such an act, seeing no real joy or fulfillment in victory gained through the deaths of his relatives. His dilemma reflects the larger ethical question of war and duty.

Arjuna questions the righteousness of killing his own family members in battle, even though they are fighting on the opposing side. He sees no way to achieve happiness after such a destructive act, emphasizing the importance of family bonds over the material or political gains that the war promises.

Arjuna reflects on how the Kauravas, driven by greed, are blind to the consequences of their actions. He asserts that, despite the Kauravas’ moral failings, the Pandavas should not engage in similarly sinful actions. Arjuna’s struggle is framed by his belief in the higher moral ground of righteousness and duty to family.

Arjuna expresses his fear that the destruction of the family will lead to the breakdown of traditional family values and moral order. The loss of these values would lead to the rise of unrighteousness, symbolizing the larger societal and moral decay that would follow from the war’s devastation.

Arjuna fears that when unrighteousness dominates, the moral decay will start with the women of the family, leading to social disorder through the intermingling of castes. This reflects the ancient societal concern about the breakdown of traditional roles and the resulting chaos in maintaining social and religious order.

Arjuna believes that the disruption of family traditions will cause the ancestors to fall into hell, as the regular rituals of offering food and water will cease. The verse reflects the belief in the importance of maintaining familial rituals and duties to preserve the spiritual well-being of both the living and the dead.